How to Make Goose Down Socks

[@brenttesterman1198]

Totally inspiring. I'm going to make some for my daughter and add a closed-cell sole! Thank you kindly.

[@susanknox7940]

Your pattern is so well thought out, and this video is so clear and helpful! I’m definitely going to make some of these.

[@jafinch78]

Thanks for sharing! Neat design that gets me thinking. Read a comment earlier noting sourcing down from thrift store pillows. Never thought about that and have been sourcing material the last few trips out to start practicing since has been so long other than test stitches on my rescue-restore sewing machines. I like the idea of velcro on the bottoms... though thinking might sew something on... or maybe if silicone holds up OK... making some sort of form and dipping like in PlastiDip... though Silicone or something better yet still cost effective and safe.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Awesome video. Great information. Those socks look great. ✌️

[@TheWestyn]

Thanks for the inspiration! Is there a way to adapt these to use synthetic insulation?

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

I haven't worked with synthetic insulation but I think with a little innovation it would work.

[@jafinch78]

Wondering if in like the sheet form, just sewing like another layer on one piece of the fabric? I've still not found any PrimaLoft around.

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

@@jafinch78 They have PrimaLoft here. ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/synthetic-insulation

[@Hirsute_Heathen]

This is an awesome how to video! Did you consider adding baffles to help control where the down goes or did you feel it not necessary? How's it holding up 10 months later, and are there patterns that I could snag from somewhere? Thanks again for the video and info!

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

Thanks for the comment. The pattern can be found here. It is a photograph of the pattern on a grid. It is a 1 inch grid so it can easily be retraced. wildernessquilter.com/myog-goose-down-sleep-socks/ This link is also in the description.

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

Forgot to answer your other questions. No need for other baffles, the down stays in place. I was going to do a month long hike this year but the Covid messed that up so my long term test didn't happen. What I am planning on doing is sewing several pieces of the loop side of velcro (the hook side would snag sleeping bags and quilts) then make some thin closed cell foam soles with the hook part of the velcro sewn on. This way you can make quick bathroom runs at night without walking on the socks and destroying them. The soles would be removed to keep dirt out of my quilt.

[@Hirsute_Heathen]

That's awesome man. Thanks for the link, I've been on MYOG kick since covid and I'm finding all of these awesome websites and videos like yours for project ideas. I like the idea of removable soles. I own a pair of Glerups (wool "camp shoes") and they have a leather bottom on them that has so far held up while camping and at home. Hopefully you can make a tutorial on the bottoms too!

[@Hirsute_Heathen]

Hey, where do you guys get your down from? Really only finding it at Ripstop By The Roll, but it seems pretty pricey.

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

@@Hirsute_Heathen ​ You have to buy it by the pound here. www.downlinens.com/products/premium-washed-down. Then there is this is a new company that that just started last year that sells it cheaper than anywhere I have seen, even up to 1000 FP. www.loosegoosedownsupply.com/

[@patrickevans2056]

Where do you buy your bulk down from ?

[@Over50YearsOffgrid]

I bought mine from downlinens.com. A new company called www.loosegoosedownsupply.com/ is selling it cheaper now.